Life is hard enough; why add more stress on top of it? We are prone to perfectionist tendencies; we hold high standards for ourselves and those around us. However, this behavior (while good in some situations) can lead to overloading our plates. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald interviews Matt Ruedlinger to discuss how we can call upon God to help ease our burdens in all instances, not just religious challenges.
Shifting his mindset helped Matt change his business.
Building a relationship with Christ makes it easier to rely on him. It’s a constant exercise of growth.
When Matt relies on Christ, he feels peace. Things that frustrate him when he’s alone don’t give him those same feelings.
When you can give your troubles to Christ, life just gets easier.
James 1:2-4 “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
When we go through challenges, we grow with Christ.
As a business owner, how Matt reacts to things can directly correlate to their lives. His business is like a ministry; what he does affects everybody.
Call upon God to help you. Whether that’s church-related, family difficulties, or workplace challenges, you can ask God for help with anything. (You aren’t limited to matters of the church.)
People will see his love through you when you let him be a part of your life.
How do you get to a place where you can start relying on the Lord?
It’s something you’ll constantly work towards, but it’s about creating habits.
Try writing post-it notes or other reminders so you remember to step back and ask Christ for help when needed.
Instinctively, we know we can call upon God for help.
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn or contact him at matt@triplermarleting.com to continue this conversation with him.